Damon Gallagher
Managing Director, Market Executive
Phone:
(212) 692-2813(212) 692-2813
Morgan Stanley
Midtown North 476 Branch Office
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55 East 52nd Street 10th
30th Floor
New York, NY 10055
US
Branch:
(212) 903-7600(212) 903-7600
Toll-Free:
(800) 733-4793(800) 733-4793
Branch Manager
Steven SchwartzPhone:
(212) 649-8541(212) 649-8541
About Morgan Stanley Midtown North 476 Branch
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Steven Schwartz
Executive Director, Market Manager
Phone:
(212) 649-8541(212) 649-8541
About Damon Gallagher
Damon started his career as a financial advisor in 1996. Over the past 23 years he has held various positions and leadership roles at Morgan Stanley.
In 2013 he was promoted to Branch Manager of the 450 Lexington Branch. The 450 Lexington Branch consisted of 90 advisors who oversaw north of 21 Billion in assets. By partnering with his Financial Advisors and attracting talent from competitors the branch revenues nearly doubled in 6 years. Damon was again promoted to run the Midtown Manhattan Complex in March of 2020. He oversees the 3 branches in the Complex which is comprised of around 200 Financial Advisors.
Damon earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Stony Brook University with studies in Business, Economics and Psychology. He resides in Bronxville, New York with his wife Julie and dog Rory.
He’s actively involved in several charitable organizations and enjoys volunteering.
In 2013 he was promoted to Branch Manager of the 450 Lexington Branch. The 450 Lexington Branch consisted of 90 advisors who oversaw north of 21 Billion in assets. By partnering with his Financial Advisors and attracting talent from competitors the branch revenues nearly doubled in 6 years. Damon was again promoted to run the Midtown Manhattan Complex in March of 2020. He oversees the 3 branches in the Complex which is comprised of around 200 Financial Advisors.
Damon earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Stony Brook University with studies in Business, Economics and Psychology. He resides in Bronxville, New York with his wife Julie and dog Rory.
He’s actively involved in several charitable organizations and enjoys volunteering.
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About Steven Schwartz
Steve is currently the Market Manager within Morgan Stanley’s Park Avenue Plaza Market, where he runs the firm’s Park Central Branch, comprised of approximately 100 Financial Advisors and 65 Support Professionals.
After graduating from The Ohio State University’s Fisher School of business, Steve began his career in 1993 as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney in Philadelphia. Morgan Stanley then recruited him in 1999 and a few years later he became a Producing Branch Manager. He quickly gained momentum, taking over as Sales Manager for the main Philadelphia Complex, then shifting to Head Sales Manager for the Region, and finally to Complex Manager in Jenkintown, PA. Steve made quite the footprint in PA, even being featured on the “On Wall Street Magazine’s” Top 100 Branch Managers List in 2011.
We lost Steve to Wells Fargo in 2012 where he managed a few branches in Philadelphia until he acquired a $600MM independent practice. He and a partner managed all aspects of the business until he came back home to Morgan Stanley in 2019 and ran the firm’s Rhode Island Market prior to coming to New York City in 2023.
Steve and his wife Fran, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, reside in Jersey City, NJ and have three children: Ryan (28) a Physician in Philadelphia; Erica (26), an analyst at JP Morgan Chase in Columbus, Ohio; and Carly (24), a Biomedical Engineer at a research firm in Columbus, Ohio. Other than spending time with his family, Steve also enjoys reading, golfing and working on philanthropic activities. Steve has been a member of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Alopecia Project since its’ inception in 2004; this non-profit organization is devoted to helping children living with the hair loss disease, alopecia areata.
After graduating from The Ohio State University’s Fisher School of business, Steve began his career in 1993 as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney in Philadelphia. Morgan Stanley then recruited him in 1999 and a few years later he became a Producing Branch Manager. He quickly gained momentum, taking over as Sales Manager for the main Philadelphia Complex, then shifting to Head Sales Manager for the Region, and finally to Complex Manager in Jenkintown, PA. Steve made quite the footprint in PA, even being featured on the “On Wall Street Magazine’s” Top 100 Branch Managers List in 2011.
We lost Steve to Wells Fargo in 2012 where he managed a few branches in Philadelphia until he acquired a $600MM independent practice. He and a partner managed all aspects of the business until he came back home to Morgan Stanley in 2019 and ran the firm’s Rhode Island Market prior to coming to New York City in 2023.
Steve and his wife Fran, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, reside in Jersey City, NJ and have three children: Ryan (28) a Physician in Philadelphia; Erica (26), an analyst at JP Morgan Chase in Columbus, Ohio; and Carly (24), a Biomedical Engineer at a research firm in Columbus, Ohio. Other than spending time with his family, Steve also enjoys reading, golfing and working on philanthropic activities. Steve has been a member of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Alopecia Project since its’ inception in 2004; this non-profit organization is devoted to helping children living with the hair loss disease, alopecia areata.
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2Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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10Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
The investments and products listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments or products, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or product will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
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